GSE
Gothenburg
Sweden
6,839 km
4,250 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,839 km
4,250 mi / 3,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
159°
south southeast

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GSE KGL
Airport Name Gothenburg City Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GSE KGL
ICAO Code ESGP HRYR
City Gothenburg Kigali
Country Sweden Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Kigali
Elevation 59 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 57.770000, 11.870000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Gothenburg (GSE) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) in Gothenburg, Sweden to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,839 kilometers (4,250 miles / 3,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sweden with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:08 in Gothenburg, it's 14:08 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,800 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Gothenburg City Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Gothenburg (GSE) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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